R O F TS E L N U ZI AD A G E A R M TU A A M
NOVEMBER 2017
Aging Out Loud with Maury Irvine P. 2 5 Easy-to-Grow Deer-Proof Bulbs P. 8
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He was seven years old and playing with a
friend in the streets of San Francisco when they found some money. The two little boys hopped
construction and there was a sandbox there with bricks,” Irvine said. “We just played there all day.”
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aury Irvine remembers the first time he traveled.
on a street car and took it to the ferry. “They were doing some
When it got dark, the boys realized
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bootlegger, and she had drilled into
him to never talk to the police. We
back on the street car and go home.
walked a couple more blocks and he
I said, ‘We’ve got to go tell the police
they were already looking for us. That
They started walking. “After a while, to help us. My friend’s mother was a
relented. We went to the police and
was my first adventure.”
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“Irvine was among the first Americans to visit Outer Mongolia in 50 years. After that, he accompanied Horner on trips to Romania, Patagonia, Tanzania, and Choteau, Montana.”
I met Irvine through Cheryl Bartholomew, Senior Fitness
Instructor and founder of Seniors ‘N Sync, LLC, which provides
functional fitness programs for older adults through the Active Ag-
ing Program offered by the Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department. During the ICAA’s Active Aging Week this past September,
the Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department partnered with the
Bozeman School District to offer an intergenerational program as a wellness component. The program was entitled, “Age Out Loud.”
This event invited seniors to submit letters about how they chose
to “Age Out Loud.” Prompts included discussing one’s passions,
overcoming obstacles, community contributions and more. Irving
Elementary School then hosted “Honored Citizens Day,” where
selected “Age Out Loud” writers were invited to share their stories.
Nine diverse stories were selected to share with Peter Strand’s 5th grade history class.
“Maury Irvine, a 93-year-old retired physicist and merchant
marine, captured the hearts and interest of all with his story and
his charm,” Bartholomew said. “He brought a portfolio of photos
and information which he shared with his small group. They were simply enthralled.”
As soon as I met Irvine, I understood exactly what Bartholomew
was talking about. He had his front door open before I even rang
the bell, and he was wearing his WWII Merchant Marine uniform.
I commented on his beautiful home. He smiled and said, “You’ve heard of Fred Willson? He built it.”
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Irvine was born in San Francisco. His parents were both ranch-
ers from Montana, and moved back to Montana to help with the
family farm. He graduated from Butte High school in 1941 and
got a job as a radio officer for the Merchant Marines during World
War II. Irvine sailed on five Liberty ships and one oil tanker. Each
time the ships docked, he took the opportunity to sight see, fueling
a desire to travel.
After the war, Irvine enrolled in Montana State College (now
Montana State University,) and studied engineering physics.
He graduated in 1950. “I picked up my degree and my wife,� Irvine laughed.
The couple went on to Pennsylvania, where Irvine earned his
masters and Ph.D. in physics at Lehigh University. Irvine had
taught classes while working toward his graduate degrees, and orig-
inally intended to continue a career in academia. His plan changed
when he went to work for Bell Telephone Laboratories. He ended up staying with Bell Labs for 30 years.
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“As time went on, I was able to visit more than 50 countries.”
Throughout his career, Irvine played a major part in developing
the first flyable transistor computer and the first Intercontinental
Ballistic Missile Defense System. When he retired in 1984, there
was only one place Irvine could think of to live. “I wanted to come to Bozeman. My wife didn’t want to. She said, ‘You know, every time I did something wrong, my mother knew about it before I
got home!’”
He was able to persuade his wife to return to Bozeman, and they
became permanent residents in 1990. Though his career in comput-
ers was over, Irvine was just getting warmed up. Irvine immediately began volunteering as a docent with the Museum of the Rockies.
During a volunteer appreciation party, he had his first contact with the world-famous paleontologist, Jack Horner. “At the parties, the employees serve dessert. Jack Horner served me my cake.”
Then, in 1992, Irvine learned that Horner was planning a trip
to Outer Mongolia. “For 50 years, Americans were not allowed
there,” he said. “When the Russian Empire collapsed, Americans
could go back in. In 1922, Roy Chapman Andrews went to Mon-
golia, searching for the Origin of Man. His group found the first
recognized dinosaur eggs. Jack wanted to go see the first site and
understand the geologic information. When I heard that, I said ‘I
Maury Irvine
gotta tag along with him.’”
Irvine was among the first Americans to visit Outer Mongolia in
50 years. After that, he accompanied Horner on a trip to Romania,
then Patagonia, then Tanzania, then Choteau, Montana, to see Egg
Mountain. Irvine had excavated fossils with Jack Horner on a total of five continents. Upon Horner’s retirement, Irvine happily gave a
speech entitled “Travels with Jack,” telling stories of his experiences
with the famed paleontologist. “I’ve had a tremendous time in both work and retirement.”
Irvine has wonderful stories from all periods of his life. He has
Bill Gates
seen the pyramids, explored King Tut Ankh Amun’s tomb, visited
a floating restaurant in Hong Kong, taken his daughters on a hot
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Jack Horner
air balloon ride in Turkey, and studied with the Dalai Lama, just to name a few excursions. He was an honorary guest at the opening
of the Living Computer Museum in Seattle, where he met Paul
Allen and Bill Gates. The American Computer Museum presented
him with the George R. Stibitz Computer Pioneer Award in 1997.
Maury Irvine embodies what it means to “Age Out Loud.”
“One more story that I like. I’ve been all around and I decided I
wanted to go to the Antarctic. They had Zodiac rafts that could handle 10 people. When we got to shore and climbed out and
walked around, a woman asked me if I would take her picture.
When I snapped her photo, she went like this,” (Irvine held up
seven fingers.) “I said, ‘what was that?’ and she said, ‘Seven conti-
nents!’ I said, ‘Hold my camera!’ (Antarctica) made number seven for me, too.”
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A Segment of Maury’s “Age Out Loud” Letter I graduated from high school in Butte in May, 1941 and several
months later the US entered World War II. I then went to a radio school in Helena and studied to be a radio operator aboard Mer-
chant ships. After I received my Government licenses I received a
commission as a Radio Officer in the Merchant Marine in charge of all radio communications aboard ship…
On one trip we took bombs, guns, ammunition and clothing to
the Anzio Beachhead in Italy. The harbor facilities at Anzio had all been destroyed so we anchored in the Bay and small boats would come out to our ship and unload us. The unloading process took
about 10 days and there were usually about 4 cargo ships in the bay at any one time. Ashore the front line was only a few miles away
and there was very fierce fighting day and night. Every evening after
sundown German bombers would fly over the bay to drop bombs on the supply ships. To make this more difficult for the enemy planes,
every evening before sundown the US Coast Guard would send several small boats around the bay with smoke generators, sending out
smoke that then rose to cover the entire bay. Thus, when the enemy
planes came over the bay they did not know where the ships were so they would just drop their bombes randomly into the smoke screen hovering over the bay.
One evening I was standing outside on the top deck of our ship
and suddenly I saw a splash in the water quite a distance from our
ship which I recognized as a bomb splashing into the water. Then I
saw another splash and still another and suddenly, as I watched this,
I realized that the line of bomb splashes was heading directly for our ship. Then I saw another splash which was quite close and I realized that the next bomb would hit our ship! At that instant, knowing
that I was going to die immediately, I was seized with an overpowering sense of sadness. At that moment I realized that I would not be able to do the many things I wanted to do, like travel about the
world visiting other countries and learning about new things such as history and science. As I continued to be engulfed in this sadness it occurred to me that I was not dead and that the bomb would have hit us by now. I then realized that the last splash I saw must have been the plane’s last bomb and our ship had been spared!
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5 EASY-TO-GROW DEER-PROOF BULBS By Jan Cashman
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very spring, after a long, monochromatic winter, we are all ready to see flowers and color in our gardens. One of the first signs of spring is bulbs popping up out of the ground and blooming with colorful flowers. If deer are in your yard eating your bulbs as they pop up, it can be discouraging. Here are five spring-flowering bulbs that are easy-to-grow, long-lived, and deer don’t usually bother them. ALLIUM The allium genus encompasses onions, garlic, leeks, and scallions. Keep in mind that some bulbs in this genus are strictly ornamental, grown for their flowers, although the flowers and foliage may have an oniony smell. This is probably why the deer stay away from them.
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There are many types of allium with bloom times from June to mid-summer to fall. Allium’s interesting flower shapes and colors stand out as an accent among other perennial flowers. Giant allium grows to 4 feet with 5” globe shapes flowers that are a vibrant blue. AUTUMN CROCUS OR COLCHICUM This unusual flower, grown from a corm (similar to a bulb,) sends up thick deep green leaves in the spring which die back. Then in the fall, lavender colored crocus flowers appear which make quite a contrast to the gold and orange of fall leaves and grasses. These autumn blooming crocus are maintenance free; they will grow in sun or shade and withstand our cold fall temperatures. The flowers are poisonous. Even though they bloom in the fall (most bulbs bloom in the spring,) plant colchicum in the fall when you plant other bulbs. GRAPE HYACINTH OR MUSCARI Long-lived deep blue grape hyacinths are adaptable to many conditions. These low-growing flowers make good companion plants to bright yellow daffodils because they bloom about the same time in May. They spread quickly, so plant them where they have plenty of room. Small leaves appear in the fall as part of the muscari life cycle.
DAFFODILS Bright golden yellow daffodils, also called narcissus or jonquils, give our local gardens some of their earliest color in the spring, blooming as early as April. If you are not a fan of yellow, daffodils also are also found in white and oranges. Different daffodils have different bloom times (beginning in April and ending in late May) and different sizes. The larger types such as King Alfred grow to 16” or more with large flowers. Dwarf varieties are available 6 to 9” tall. Unlike tulips, daffodils are both deer resistant and longlived. IRIS Iris are not a true bulb but a ‘rhizome.’ Rhizomes should not be planted as deeply as bulbs but shallow with the tops of the rhizomes at or above ground level. Even though they are tall, iris have sturdy stems so don’t need to be staked. German bearded iris bloom in early June here. Wait to cut down their attractive, spiky leaves till late August or early fall. It is recommended to divide your iris every few years, but an iris bed will do well for years even if you don’t divide them.
Jan Cashman has operated Cashman Nursery in Bozeman with her husband, Jerry, since 1975.
HINTS FOR GROWING BULBS...
• Planting depth should be at least 3 times the height of the bulb. • Plant in full sun or partial shade. • Space large bulbs 6” apart and smaller bulbs 3” apart in clusters (Iris 12” apart) • Fertilize with a high phosphorus fertilizer when planting and again every year. • Cut bulbs’ leaves down to the ground only after they start to die back (4 to 6 weeks after bloom).
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Halloween Night By Lois Stephens
My
opinion of Halloween has changed drastically through the years, coming full circle in the process. I enjoyed Halloween as a child. Communities still hosted Halloween parades and I always entered hoping my costume would win a prize. We made our own costumes as no one thought of purchasing one from a store. Neighboring farm fields provided us with corn husks if we wished to be scarecrows. We had a derelict rubber mask that served as a face for a witch one year and a tired old hobo another. Sheets became ghost outfits, while cutting and shaping cardboard boxes could transform us into just about anything our imaginations dreamed up.
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As a teenager, I played clarinet in the high school band which always led the parade through town. I enjoyed marching in the band on parade night. Afterwards, the block party never failed to provide interesting entertainment, delectable hot mulled cider or hot chocolate, and tasty treats. After I grew up, married, and moved away, my opinion of Halloween plummeted. I didn’t like the trick or treating; the evening often turned into a night of vandalism. I resented handing out treats to kids I didn’t know. I always breathed a sigh of relief when November 1 arrived. When I reached my mid-40s, I divorced my husband and moved to eastern Montana to live near my sister. Halloween became interesting and entertaining again. With family nearby to help celebrate, I began
hosting Halloween dinners for my sister and her husband. Occasionally, a neighbor or two would join in the Halloween festivities. I pursued recipe books, leafing through fall magazines that offered fanciful twists on ordinary food. Eventually, I collected a whole drawerful of Halloween recipes, from witch’s fingers to big foot to shrunken heads to pickled brains. Each recipe and picture made me chuckle. I had as much fun deciding what to serve as I did at the actual dinner itself. The meal was different each year, with a variety of spooky foods baked to resemble different Halloween themes. I’ll never forget my first Halloween feast with my sister and brother -in-law. As they waited at the table, I announced that the main entrée would be Big Foot. My brother-in-law blanched, then asked what I was really serving. I responded again that we would be eating Big Foot. He became somewhat irritated and told me he liked to know exactly what he was eating before he tried it. I whipped the foil off my entrée to reveal meat loaf, baked in the shape of a large foot, complete with toes. When I met my husband, the fun kicked up a notch. My husband’s birthday happens to be October 31st. What fun, Halloween and a birthday combined! I told my husband that the whole country joins in to celebrate his birthday. I doubled my efforts to provide a Halloween evening combined with a birthday party. The birthday cake became a cause for great contemplation. The Internet offered a whole range of cake ideas so I never lacked for an interesting cake to bake. My sister added
to the fun by presenting my husband with Halloween themed wind-up toys, masks, and other paraphernalia relating to the ghostly celebration. All good things come to an end. My sister and her husband moved to Washington State and my husband and I moved to Virginia City in western Montana. I still have Halloween birthdays for my husband but I no longer cook the meal. Instead, we eat at the Virginia City Café. The proprietor and I plan the dinner and cake. We gather ideas from the Internet and she picks the entrée. The evening of the dinner, a magnificent Halloween-themed cake, (made and decorated on the premises,) ends the birthday meal. The staff always sings Happy Birthday when they present my husband with his cake. This year, the proprietor has found a gem of a themed cake to bake and decorate. I can’t wait to see my husband’s face when the staff presents him with this masterpiece. It ought to produce a lot of laughs. Other patrons in the cafe help eat the dessert, so everyone has a good time and joins in the celebration. I am so looking forward to this year’s Halloween/birthday celebration. I will remind my husband how special he is as the whole town will have decorations on display to commemorate his special day. Happy Halloween.
Lois Stephens brings personal experience of the aging process to Prime Magazine. She enjoys writing about her observations of becoming a member of the senior citizen age group. She lives and works in Virginia City.
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The Power of Protein
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“Proteins are comprised of chains of amino acids,” Kordick says. “They are essential nutrients and are the building blocks of tissues in our bodies. Proteins are also used as a fuel source.” Body builders aren’t the only ones who need protein. “Our bodies are continuously regenerating new cells, tissues, enzymes, and hormones,” Kordick says. “To produce these, protein is required. Some amino acids found in proteins are considered “essential,” meaning that they are not produced in our bodies and must be consumed in our food intake.” Look to healthy whole foods to fulfil your protein needs. Meat, fish, eggs and dairy productsare popular protein-rich selections. “Plant-based proteins such as seeds, nuts, nut butters, beans, and tofu are also great sources,” Kordick says. “For most individuals, protein intake recommendations would not require a supplement be used. Protein powders can provide benefit for those having a difficult time getting in adequate amounts.” Protein shakes can substitute a meal but Kordick challenges everyone to skip the powder. “I typically recommend mixing your own drink with the addition of whole foods, such as Greek yogurt or nut butter, along with fruits and vegetables to ensure adequate intake of fiber, vitamins, and minerals,” she says. If you do need to reach for a protein powder, try to find something without additives or sweeteners. The simpler the ingredients, the better. “Whey protein (found in cow’s milk) has been shown to be the most efficiently utilized by the human body,” Kordick says. “There are also great plant-based protein powders available made from peas and soy.” “The amount of recommended protein intake varies depending on weight and activity level,” Kordick says. “If a disease is present that may require higher or lower levels of protein intake.” Try and take in 0.5 grams of protein per pound of your body weight. Kordick recommends talking to an expert to help determine a healthy amount. “Approximately 20% of the calories that you consume should be from protein, but again, this varies.”
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henever I think about protein, images of greased-up, vascular body builders pop into my head. I imagine them sucking down protein shakes, gaining Popeye-like strength, and hoisting giant dumbbells over their heads while veins pop out of their necks. Lindsay Kay Kordick, registered dietician and ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist is here to tone done that vivid mental picture and give us a clearer understanding of what protein is and what it does for our bodies.
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Banana Nut Oatmeal Smoothie Serves 1
Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes Makes 8 medium pancakes
1 egg 1 1/4 cups plain Greek yogurt (I used nonfat) 1 Tbsp. natural peanut butter (for the fats) 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup buckwheat flour (more protein than AP flour!) 1/2 cup PB powder 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 Tbsp. sugar Combine egg, yogurt, peanut butter, and almond milk in a mixing bowl. Whisk to mix well. Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then whisk dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix until just combined. Drop ~3-4 Tbsp. batter onto a nonstick skillet heated over medium heat. Flip pancake when bubbles form on the pancake surface. Cook for additional 1-2 minutes. Repeat with all remaining batter. Keep cooked pancakes covered to keep warm until all pancakes are cooked. Serve immediately (or freeze for later in the week). I topped mine with a small smear of peanut butter and homemade jelly. Nutrition Info per Info per 1 - 6� pancake: 144 calories, 4 g fat, 10 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber
3/4 cup almond milk 1 frozen banana, cut into slices 1/2 cup rolled oats 2 Tbsp walnuts 2 tsp honey Mix all ingredients together in a small blender until a smooth puree is formed. Add more or less almond milk to get desired consistency. Enjoy! Nutrition Info per Info per 1 smoothie: 513 calories, 17 g protein (WITHOUT protein powder- yay!), 17 g fat (keep you full until lunch), 69 g carbohydrates, 9 g fiber
Recipes and photos courtesy of Lindsay Kordick: from her blog Eighty Twenty, www.eat8020.com Lindsay Kordick has been a registered dietitian with Bozeman Deaconess Hospital for more than six years. She is also a Certif ied Exercise Specialist and writes a blog featuring recipes based on her 80/20 principle: eating wholesome, healthy meals 80 percent of the time and indulging a bit, 20 percent of the time.
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■ Fee: $10.00 a year ■ Meals: $3.50 over 60 years of age, $6 under 60 ■ Noon meal is served Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; call Monday – Friday before 10:00 am to reserve a seat ■ Pinochle: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after lunch Center Hall and kitchen are available for rental. Hall rental $50, kitchen and hall $75. Cleaning deposit of $25 and key deposit $10. Call Susan for more details to reserve the space.
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Three Rivers Senior Club 19 East Cedar Street, Three Forks • 285-3235 Director: Jean Farnam • 570-0800
■ Club Membership: $10 a year. Must be 50 or older to join. ■ Meals for Members and Nonmembers: $6 for those under 60. Suggested price for those 60 and over: $3.50. Noon meal is served Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Make reservations by 8 a.m.; call 406-285-3235 and leave message. ■ Birthday Celebration: Once a month on 2nd or 3rd Thursday. ■ Meals on Wheels delivered to homebound. ■ Pinochle Tuesdays through Thursdays after meal. ■ Extensive lending library of books, videos, jigsaw puzzles. Medical equipment such as walkers, shower seats, crutches, also available; call Jean. For info about the HRDC bus for Three Forks and Willow Creek residents, call Galavan, 406-587-2434.
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Bozeman Senior Center The Bozeman Senior Center will be closed Nov. 23 for Thanksgiving Day. WHAT’S NEW ■ The Bozeman Senior Center will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 23rd and 24th for Thanksgiving. ■ Thank you to our over 125 extremely dedicated volunteers who worked so hard to make this year’s Fall Festival a grand success! A special thank you to all the committee chairpersons. ■ LOGO FOR BOZEMAN SENIOR SOCIAL CENTER - CONTEST: Design a new logo for the senior center. Selected winner gets a prize! Submit your design to any of the staff. ■ SIGN UP FOR SENIOR PORTRAITS: Late November – Steve Johnson takes custom portraits of individuals, families etc. Photos are put on a thumb drive. $20/person. Please call 586-2421 for an appointment. ■ SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS Our survey found that newcomers to the Center did not feel welcome. Please volunteer with our new Newcomers Welcoming Committee. Call Shannon for more information. We hope the Committee will create an agenda to help newcomers feel more welcome at the Senior Center. EVENTS ■ Authors Meet & Greet: Wednesday, November 1, 10:00 to 12:00 noon - Celebrate National Authors Day at the center. Local senior authors, come present your writings, offer book signings and gain recognition. Call the center and reserve your table. ■ Welcome New Arrivals: Monday, November 6, 9:00-10:30 a.m. - Members new and old are invited to the Senior Center for coffee to share experiences. Help new members feel more welcome! ■ Blood Profiles: Wednesday, November 8, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Medical Lab Services will provide information regarding cholesterol testing. 12-hour fasting blood draw (drink water and take prescription medications). Call 586-2421 for appointments and inquiries. Payment by cash or check is expected at time of appointment. ■ Second Hand Rose Fashion Show: Wednesday, November 8, 11:45 a.m.– 10 different models wear outfits available for purchase at Second Hand Rose. To model, please call 586-2421. ■ Salute to our Veterans Dinner: Friday, November 10, 11:30 a.m. - ROTC color guard honors our Veterans. Special entertainment by Jerry Pollack and friends! Everyone encouraged to bring in pictures, medals, uniforms, stories of family members who served in the U. S. military, and any other military memorabilia. All Veterans, including widows and spouses, are
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asked for favorite military or patriotic quotes! All veterans 60 years or older will receive a free meal at the Bozeman Senior Center so call 586-2421 to get your name on the list, seating is limited! ■ Book Club: Monday, November 13, 10:30 a.m. - November Book: “Cleopatra: A Life” Her palace shimmered with onyx and gold but was richer still in political and sexual intrigue. Cleopatra was a shrewd strategist and an ingenious negotiator. Stacy Schiff boldly separates fact from fiction to rescue the magnetic queen whose death ushered in a new world order. ■ Avoiding Scams Workshop with Bozeman Chief of Police Steve Crawford: Monday, November 13, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Did you know that senior scams are called the crime of 21st century? Over $2.6 billion annually is stolen from seniors. Find out the latest scams hitting Montana and the U.S. and how to protect yourself. ■ Name that Tune: Wednesday, November 15, 11:45 a.m. – Come early for lunch and play “Name that Tune” with Grace Holiday every month. ■ WEAR YOUR CAT/GRIZ COLORS: Wednesday, November 15, 12:00 Noon – Show your spirit for your favorite team during the BIG rivalry between the MSU Bobcats and the UM Grizzlies. ■ Adventure Travel Theater: Wednesday, November 15 at 1:00 p.m. - Galapagos the Enchanted Isles- Dale & Elaine Smith visit many islands to view the wildlife that led Darwin to his Theory of Evolution. The Center is planning a trip to the Galapagos during September 2018. ■ THANKSGIVING DINNER: Thursday, November 16, - 12:00 Noon – Sign-up for a Thanksgiving meal. Turkey, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Green Bean Casserole, Salad & Pumpkin Bars will be served. ■ JFK Assassination Presentation: Thursday, November 16, 1:00 p.m. - Join us after lunch for a presentation on the JFK Assassination. ■ American Folkdance with Mark Matthews: Monday, November 20, 10:00 a.m. – Join the kids from the pre-school program for a dance! Mark Matthews, author of the series Swinging through American History, will lead us through folk and social dances from various eras. Party games, traditional square dances, a cakewalk, one-step, the big apple and a Soul Train line. ■ Afternoon at the Movies: Tuesday, November 21, 1:00 p.m. -– Beatriz at Dinner – Free popcorn! Beatriz (Salma Hayek), an immigrant from a poor town in Mexico, has drawn on her innate kindness to build a career as a spiritual health practitioner in Los Angeles. Doug Strutt (John Lithgow) is a cutthroat, self-satisfied billionaire real estate developer. When these two opposites meet at a dinner party, neither will ever be the same.
■ Senior Portraits: Late November – See information above. SERVICES/SUPPORT SERVICES ■ Forgetters & Friends: Wednesday, November 8, 1:00pm. ■ Reminiscing / Caregiver Chat - Wednesday November 8, 2:00 pm. ■ Computer Assistance with Brenda, Paul, Jay, Mike & Molly. Please call 586-2421 to make an appointment. ■ Medical Equipment available for check-out to those 50+. ■ Foot Clinic by appointment only. Mondays & Tuesdays. ■ Free blood pressure checks every Wednesday, 11:30am-1:00pm. ■ Association for the Blind, November 9 meets 2nd Thursday, 1:30pm. Open to anyone who is visually impaired. HEALTH & EXERCISE ■ The Bozeman Senior Center initiated five new classes. ■ Couch to 5k: This 8-week course gives you knowledge about four basics components of exercise while gradually increasing your endurance for a 3-mile walk. If walking is not an option, use the exercise room to progress your aerobic capacity on a bike or other modality. ■ Exercise for Arthritis: The program, designed by the arthritis Foundation, hopes to reduce pain, stiffness, and fatigue, improve strength and function, better balance and coordination, and improve overall health. You will never be asked to do anything that would be uncomfortable. Participants in past classes have reported improvement in general activities. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00-3:00. ■ Essentials of Tai Chi and Qigong: Increase your balance and energy flow with this Great Courses video series. Learn the history and practice of Chinese defensive martial arts. Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:45-2:15 through November 30 (no class Thanksgiving week Nov. 20-24) in the downstairs meeting room. ■ Yoga in the Evening: This flow yoga class will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through November 21st. ■ MSU sponsored exercise class for balance and flexibility began October 16 and runs for six weeks from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. ■ Please call the Senior Center, 586-2421 with questions and registration. Advanced registrations encouraged, drop ins available. Membership in the Senior Center is required for all programs and access to the exercise room. ■ Mondays: 8:30am Strength Training, 9:00am Gentle Aerobics, 10:00am Core, 10:30am Aerobics Plus, 11:30am Tai Chi for Mind and Balance, 1:00pm Balance, 1:35pm Yoga, 6:00pm Vinyasa Yoga in the evening. ■ Tuesdays: 11:30am Yang Tai Chi, 12:30pm
Strength Training, 12:45-2:15pm Tai Chi & Qigong video, 2:00pm Exercise for Arthritis, 3:00pm Balance & Flexibility by MSU, 4:00pm Couch to 5k. ■ Wednesdays: 8:30am Strength Training, 9:00am Gentle Aerobics, 10:00am Core, 10:30am Aerobics Plus, 1:00pm Balance, 1:35pm Multi-level Yoga, 6:00pm Vinyasa Yoga in the evening. ■ Thursdays: 11:30am Yang Tai Chi, 12:30pm Strength Training, 12:45-2:15pm Tai Chi & Qigong video, 2:00pm Exercise for Arthritis, 3:00pm Balance & Flexibility by MSU, 4:00pm Couch to 5k. ■ Fridays: 8:30am Strength Training, 9:00am Gentle Aerobics, 10:00am Core, 10:30am Aerobics Plus, 11:30am Tai Chi for Mind and Balance SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ■ Woodworker Shop: open daily to members 8:30am-4:00pm ■ Wood Carvers: Mondays, 9:30am ■ Duplicate Bridge: Mondays, 1:00pm ■ Oil Painting: 1st & 3rd Monday (unless holidays), 1:00pm ■ Book Club: 2nd Monday at 10:30am ■ Pancake Supper & Bingo: 3rd Monday, 5:30pm ■ Creative Writing: Tuesdays, 10:00am ■ Line Dancing: Tuesdays, 10:30am. Beginners, 10:00am ■ Cribbage: Tuesdays, 1:00pm ■ Sign Language: Tuesdays, 1:30pm ■ Singing Souls: Tuesdays, 1:30pm ■ Guitar Lessons: Tuesdays, 2:30pm ■ Bingo: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00pm ■ Afternoon at the Movies: 3rd Tuesday, 1:00pm ■ Watercolor Painting: Wednesdays, 9:30am ■ Ukulele Club: Wednesdays, 10:00am ■ Mah Jongg: Wednesdays, 1:00pm-4:00pm ■ Legal Services: 3rd Wednesday, 10:00 to 12:00 ■ Adventure Travel: 3rd Wednesday, 1:00pm ■ Pinochle: Wednesday, & Thursday, at 1:00pm ■ Bridge: Wednesdays & Fridays, 12:45pm ■ Scrabble: Thursdays, 9:30am ■ Canasta: Thursdays, 10:00am ■ Wagon Wheel Weavers, Fridays, 9:30am ■ GeriActors - Reader’s Theater, Fridays, 1:00pm ■ Euchre card game: 1st and 3rd Friday, 1:00pm NUTRITIONAL SERVICES ■ Congregate Meals at the Senior Center Monday-Friday, at Noon. ■ Meals-on-Wheels delivered Monday-Friday to homebound individuals. ■ Frozen Meals available for pickup at the Senior Center Monday-Friday. ■ FREE Birthday Dinner Celebrations on
PRIME November 2017 I 15 Wednesdays during the month of your birthday for members – Come in and claim your free lunch! TRAVEL Complete itineraries for all trips are available at the bozeman senior center front desk, and on our website: www.Bozemanseniorcenter.org SHORT TRIPS ■ NEW DAY TRIP: Saturday December 23, 2017: Sleigh ride and buffet dinner at the Big Yellow Barn, Springhill. Enjoy a gormet dinner then a horse drawn sleigh ride on a beautiful starlit night. Cost $120 per person. LONGER TRIPS ■ GREECE AND ITS ISLALNDS: April 9- 23, 2018: Fly to Athens, 15 day trip, sightseeing in Kalambaka, Arachova Olympia, Tolo, Mykonos, and Santorini. Cost: $4999.00 per person, double occupancy, if signed up by Sept. 25th. ■ ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE: June 17 – 24, 2018: Fly to Seattle, board the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship for 7 night cruise. Ports include: Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and Victoria, British Columbia. Choice of cabin category determines price. ■ SPOTLIGHT ON NEW YORK CITY: July 19 – 23, 2018: Fly to New York City, stay at the Sheraton New York Times Square 4 nights, tour Greenwich Village, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Two Broadway shows, Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. Cost: $2949.00 per person, double occupancy. ■ CRUISING ECUADOR’S GALAPAGOS ISLANDS: Sept. 16 – 24, 2018. Fly to Quito, Ecuador. Cruise around 4 islands to enjoy amazing indigenous wildlife. Cost: depends on cabin category. EXTRAS ■ Second Hand Rose Thrift Store: 10am-2pm, Monday-Friday. Bring donations of clothes, household items, books, games, crafts, & more anytime between 8:30am-4:30pm, MondayFriday. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Please call 586-2421 if you are interested in any of these opportunities. ■ Meals-on-Wheels is looking for volunteers to deliver meals in Bozeman. ■ Foot Clinic is looking for current or retired nurses to help at our monthly foot clinic service! ■ Our thrift store, Second Hand Rose, is in need of volunteers with a truck, SUV, or large vehicle to take surplus donations from Second Hand Rose to other thrift stores.
Menu Mon-Fri at Noon 1 - Happy Birthday! Tossed Salad, Pork Cutlet, Red Potato w/ Parsley, Corn & Pepper, Dessert 2 - Pears, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Steamed Carrots, Dessert 3 - Mixed Fruit, Chicken Enchilada, Spanish Rice, Beans, Dessert 6 - Cottage Cheese/Fruit, Spaghetti/ Noodles, Green Beans, Bread Stick, Dessert 7 - Tossed Salad, Baked Potato Bar, Chili, Corn Bread, Dessert 8 - Happy Birthday! STYLE SHOW, Coleslaw, Salmon, Herb Rice, Broccoli, Dessert 9 - Jello/Fruit, Chicken, Baked Potato, Italian Veggies, Dessert 10 - SALUTE TO VETERANS, Fruit Salad, Ham/Sweet Potato, Peas, Red-White-Blue Cookie 13 - Beets, Chicken Fry, Hash browns, Broccoli, Dessert 14 – Hamburger Steak, Baked Potato, Cauliflower, Dessert 15 - Happy Birthday! Soup, Chicken Parmesan, Noodles, Green Beans, Dessert 16 - THANKSGIVING DINNER, Cranberry Salad, Turkey & Trimmings, Steamed Carrots, Pumpkin Bars 17 - Fruit, Taco Bar, Dessert 20 - Salad Bar, Burger with the Fixins’, Dessert 21 - Coleslaw, Cod, Stewed Tomatoes, Rice, Dessert 22 - Happy Birthday! Tossed Salad, Chicken Chow Mein, Stir Fry Vegetables, Dessert 23 & 24 - CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING 27 - Peaches, Polish Dog, Sauerkraut, Beets, Dessert 28 - Jello, Beef Tips, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Dessert 29 - Happy Birthday! Cranberries, Hot Turkey with Stuffing, Peas & Carrots, Dessert Please make reservations for lunch so that we can have an adequate amount of food!
Belgrade Senior Center 92 East Cameron Avenue (406) 388-4711 www.belgradeseniorcenter.com
Email: belgradesrcntr@bresnan.net Executive Director: Kathryn Manz
The Belgrade Senior Center will be closed November 23 for Thanksgiving Day.
EXERCISE: ■ Movement in Motion: 9am MW ■ Yoga: 9am Tuesdays, 8am Fridays ■ Full Body Trim & Tone: 10am Tuesdays
COMMUNITY RESOURCES: ■ Blood Pressure Check: Noon, June 8, 22 ■ Medicaid Help 10:30 Tuesday 17th & 24th
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: ■ Pinochle: 9am Thursdays; 12:30pm Fridays ■ Canasta: 12:30pm Tuesdays ■ Wednesday Bingo: 12:45pm ■ Board Meeting: 1pm, 13th & 27th
Menu Mon – Fri at Noon 1 - Irish Style Pork Loin, Colcannon, Soda Bread, Salad & Vegetables 2 - Tuna & Noodles, Salad & Vegetables 3 - Burgers w/ Chips, Salad & Vegetables 6 - Grilled Ham & Cheese w/ Tomato Soup, Salad & Vegetables, Dessert 7 - Tater Tot Casserole, Salad & Vegetables, Dessert 8 - Salisbury Steak, Rice Pilaf, Salad & Vegetables, Dessert 9 - Paella, Dessert, Salad & Vegetables 10 - Chicken Caesar Wraps w/ Homemade Soup, Salad & Vegetables, Dessert 13 - Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Salad & Vegetables, Dessert 14 - Oven-Fried Chicken, Salad & Vegetables, Dessert 15 - Shepherd’s Pie, Salad & Vegetables, Dessert 16 - B’Day Celebration, Chicken Fried Steaks, Salad & Vegetables, Dessert 17 - Thanksgiving Lunch, Turkey, Dressing, Sweet Potatoes, Salad & Vegetables, Dessert 20 - Breakfast Surprise, Dessert 21 - Roast Pork, Smashed Potatoes, Salad & Vegetables, Dessert 22 - “You Asked for It!” Bratwursts & Sauerkraut, Dessert 23 - Closed for Thanksgiving 24 - Closed for Thanksgiving 27 - Bowtie Chicken with Pesto, Salad & Vegetables, Dessert 28 - Enchilada Casserole, Spanish Rice, Salad & Vegetables, Dessert 29 - Pulled Pork Sandwich, Coleslaw, Salad & Vegetables, Dessert 30 - Baked Cod w/Rice, Salad & Vegetables, Dessert
All Meals Include Roll & Drink, Veggie & Dessert. Gluten and dairy free items upon request.
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